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Federal Judge Signals Trial Likely for Hunter Biden’s Felony Tax Indictment, Dismissing Defense Arguments

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Los Angeles, California – A federal judge expressed doubt on Wednesday regarding Hunter Biden’s legal team’s arguments to dismiss his felony tax indictment, potentially setting the stage for a trial this summer. The judge, US District Judge Mark Scarsi, stated that he would reach a decision on the motions to dismiss the case by April 17. The three-hour hearing grew contentious as Hunter Biden’s lawyers clashed with special counsel David Weiss’ team. If the case proceeds, Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, would face two separate criminal trials in June, coinciding with the intensification … Read more

Australian Court Delivers Landmark Decision in Favor of Crypto Industry, Dismissing Regulatory Case Against Finder Wallet

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SYDNEY, Australia – In a significant victory for the crypto industry, an Australian Federal Court has made a “landmark” judgment that dismissed a case brought by the country’s market regulator against Finder Wallet. The case alleged that the Finder Earn product offering violated the Corporations Act by operating as a financial services business without the necessary license. However, the court ruled in favor of Finder Wallet, stating that the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) failed to prove that the product was a debenture. As a result, ASIC has been ordered to pay the defendant’s … Read more

Federal Judge Upholds Arizona Law Requiring Voter Proof of U.S. Citizenship, Dismissing Discrimination Claims

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Phoenix, Arizona – A federal judge has ruled that a new voting law in Arizona, which requires voters to provide proof of U.S. citizenship, is not discriminatory. U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton concluded that the state legislators did not discriminate when they adopted the voting laws and that the state has a legitimate interest in preventing voter fraud, according to The Associated Press. In her ruling, Judge Bolton stated that the court found Arizona’s interests in preventing non-citizens from voting and promoting public confidence in elections outweighed any burden that voters may face when providing … Read more

Denver Judge Violated State Law by Dismissing Deaf Juror, Court Rules

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Denver, Colorado – A Denver County Court judge has been found to have violated state law by dismissing a hearing-impaired man from serving as a juror due to his disability, according to a ruling by a Denver District Court judge. The decision came in a lawsuit brought by Spencer Kontnik, an attorney specializing in disability law, against the Denver District Court. Despite the violation, the lawsuit was ultimately dismissed on the grounds that the court cannot be held liable for the judge’s decision and that the judge is protected by judicial immunity. Judge Judith Smith … Read more